Welcome to Manner of Speaking. If you're looking for informative and entertaining tips to improve your public speaking skills, you've come to the right place. Have a look around and enjoy your stay.
— John Zimmer
-
-
My TEDx Talk
Public Speaking Checklist
Tag Archives: Using the Stage
Change your perspective
Good, better, best. Bad, worse, worst. One, two, three. Past, present, future. When we speak, we often find ourselves comparing things (e.g., different investment opportunities; different options for a business) or reviewing a timeline (e.g., stages of a project). Thus, … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery
Tagged gestures, Presentation, public speaking, stage movement, Using the Stage
4 Comments
Six Public Speaking Lessons from Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was the heart, the soul, the very essence of showmanship. The lead vocalist and lyricist of Queen had one of the most incredible unique singing voices ever. And his singing talent was matched, step for step, by his … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged audience, Freddie Mercury, Queen, stage, Under Pressure, Using the Stage, vocal variety
16 Comments
Speeches from Film: Henry V
William Shakespeare wrote many inspirational speeches for his different characters. One of the best known is the St. Crispin’s Day speech delivered by King Henry to his troops in the classic Henry V. To set the stage, prior to the epic battle … Continue reading
Posted in Speeches from Film
Tagged Battle of Agincourt, Calais, Emotion, England, eye contact, gestures, Harfleur, Henry V, Henry V (play), Kenneth Branagh, Literature, Middle Ages, Movies, passion, Shakespeare, speaking with passion, St. Crispin's Day, Using the Stage, William Shakespeare
13 Comments
